Often parents who do not have custody of their child wonder if they can get copies of their children’s medical or school records, even if the other parent does not consent. It is not uncommon for a doctor or school to refuse to give school or medical records to the non-custodial parent. However, the law […]
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In South Carolina, you can get a divorce based upon a “fault ground” or a “no-fault ground”. The fault grounds in South Carolina are adultery, physical cruelty, desertion/abandonment, and habitual drunkenness (alcohol or drugs). For a “no-fault” divorce, you must prove that you and your spouse have been separated for more than one year. The
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No parent is perfect. As a divorce attorney and father, I know first-hand how hard it is being a parent. So, how do we as parents positively influence their behavior? The few points I’ve listed below are not me preaching to you; in fact, you probably have thought about all of these. However, what I’ve
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I handle a lot of divorces in my practice. I have no doubt that each of us knows someone who is going through a divorce, is divorced, wants a divorce, or needs a divorce. Ok, I’m just kidding on the last two, but the reality of the world today is that each of us has
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Are Unallocated Support Payments Taxable Or Non-Taxable To The Spouse Making The Payments? Sometimes in divorce cases, a court will order a spouse to make unallocated support payments to the other spouse. These payments are similar to alimony payments, but they are a little different because an unallocated payment is usually used for not only
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In South Carolina, the judge must first determine what is in the child’s best interest when deciding which party will have custody. In determining what is in the child’s best interest, the court can look at: the temperament and developmental needs of the child; the capacity and the disposition of the parents to understand and
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If you die without a will in South Carolina, then the State of South Carolina will determine how your assets will be divided. If you die without a will you are considered to have died intestate rather than testate (with a will). If you are married then all of your estate will go to your
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Generally, your South Carolina custody order will be recognized in most states. However, if you plan on moving, you need to first speak with an attorney to discuss your move, so he can tell you what you need to be careful about and consider before moving. Of course, every case has different facts which will
Sometimes during a divorce or custody case, a party may file for divorce. When this happens it is always wise to get a bankruptcy attorney involved as bankruptcy is a specialized area of the law. More likely than not you will probably need the assistance of a bankruptcy attorney to help get the case resolved.
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